The Irish Freight Transport Association has written to the Taoiseach warning of huge disruption in the coming weeks as the impact of Brexit fully takes hold of trade between Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Meanwhile in Northern Ireland some politicians are calling for the immediate suspension of the Northern Ireland protocol.
The situation has been called ‘teething problems’ by some in government, with hauliers and businesses being told to get used to the new reality ASAP. With certain temporary “easements“ in place, the situation could get worse pretty quickly as the problems continue.